General information

Head of the Department: Dr sc. Jelena Kotur, Full Professor

The Department of Medical Biochemistry is dedicated to conducting various types of studies, scientific research and professional-applicative activities in the field of Medical Biochemistry. Teachers and associates are engaged in organization and realization of theoretical and practical classes for 27 mandatory and elective courses in Integrated academic studies - study programs Pharmacy - Medical Biochemistry and Pharmacy, the doctoral and specialist academic studies, as well as specialisations and narrower specialisations of healthcare workers and healthcare associates. The Department is the principal institution in the scientific field of Medical biochemistry at the University of Belgrade.

The primary aim of scientific research of the Department of Medical biochemistry is to detect and evaluate biomarkers important for diagnosing and monitoring various diseases. The teaching staff have intensive contacts and cooperation with many national and international scientific and healthcare institutions, as part of research work. The teachers also have a central role in performing the specialization of health professionals in Medical Biochemistry and narrower specializations in Clinical Enzymology, Clinical Immunochemistry and Laboratory Endocrinology.